GRE Word List
RIDDLE
a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
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| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| feint | something feigned |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
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